Deputy Program Manager

Job Title: Deputy Program Manager

Job Code: 36340

Job Location: Chantilly, VA OR Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join the Space Ground Solutions PMO team. The Deputy Program Manager serves as a primary customer contact and is jointly responsible with the Program Manager for program quality, cost, schedule, and performance while supporting leadership of a larger program. This role supports a program involving the development, testing, fielding, and O&M of a command and control system for national security space. The Deputy Program Manager may also manage subcontractors, oversee cost and schedule performance, help establish milestone objectives, and lead engineering teams in a dynamic environment.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of one or more defense programs
• Manage or support management of aspects of the program to include cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Program Manager and Chief Engineer for the successful execution of the program
• Ensure aspects of the program such as risk management, configuration management, property management, subcontract management, security, and contracts are executed in accordance with contractual/purchase order
• Ensure delivery of contractual/purchase order items such as CDRLs/SDRLs
• Work with company functional leaders to plan, staff and tool the program
• Interface with the customer on behalf of the program
• Present program performance data and metrics at program management and customer reviews
• Lead or delegate proposal generation for the program
• Generate and deliver articulate and persuasive briefings

Qualifications:

• Must Have an Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 4 plus years of experience with the Department of Defense
• Knowledgeable of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques
• Technical experience in Scaled Agile development, testing, and production of software product lines
• Experience with ground control systems, satellite missions, and/or Agile software development
• Experience dealing with U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and/or Intelligence Community acquisitions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication with ability to clearly communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and meticulousness in completing tasks
• Able to travel up to 20%

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the Greater D.C area is $106,500-$197,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state is $92,500-$171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close May 31, 2026.

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